Johannesburg

Cheap Car Rentals in Johannesburg

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Cheapflights insights for Johannesburg car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Johannesburg, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Johannesburg?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Johannesburg, book about 12 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around HK$195, which is about 540% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Johannesburg?

In Johannesburg, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just HK$124.07/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at HK$127.35/day.

What is the best car rental company in Johannesburg?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Johannesburg is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). keddy by Europcar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Johannesburg is June, when you can expect to pay HK$210/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Johannesburg is October (HK$273/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

HK$218

February

HK$226

March

HK$218

April

HK$242

May

HK$218

June

HK$210

July

HK$226

August

HK$234

September

HK$242

October

HK$273

November

HK$265

December

HK$265

Which car hire company has the most locations in Johannesburg?

Hertz has 10 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Johannesburg at 9.

Top rental agencies in Johannesburg

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Johannesburg known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Johannesburg. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 2025.

Firefly

9 locations

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Bluu

4 locations

Woodford

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

1First Car Rental

8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Avis

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.4

Europcar

7.1
Good
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Budget

6.8
Okay
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.4

Comfort

8.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Johannesburg, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Johannesburg for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Johannesburg for about HK$4,804 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Johannesburg check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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